6 Ways To Make Your Mom Feel Special On Your Wedding Day
I know it’s your special day, but it’s also a VERY big moment for your mother (both Mother-of-the-Bride & Mother-of-the-Groom) . You should want to honor generations of women in your families, to add a special touch of appreciation at your wedding, from your mother to grandmothers and to your groom’s mother and grandmothers. Mom’s love to be included in everything their “babies” are doing, whether big or small, and would love to have some type of impact on the decisions you make. I could hear my mom right now screaming “No matter how old you get, you will always be my baby!” It’s the same thing for you. She will always want to help out as much as possible, be apart of your decision making, and have your back through anything you may go through.
Your Wedding planning process will definitely have some stressful aspects, such as not finding the right caterer, not finding price accessible favors, or not being able to find a live musician to play while you walk down the aisle. You’re mom will be there to take off the heavy load and assist you with your process. She’ll actually take pride in the job at hand and really appreciate the fact that you want her to be apart of the process and take her opinions into consideration.
You can make your mom feel special on your wedding day and show your appreciation by:
Let Her Show-off Her Hidden Talents
If you’re mom is very crafty, ask her to DIY an essential decor item for either your ceremony, reception, or both. DIY can also save you tons of money in the long run, and your mom will appreciate that you trust her enough to make your dream vision come true. Items such as gift baskets, customized favors, designing a wedding broom, or even sewing your reception dress, if she is a seamstress are perfect DIY ideas. Think of how important she will feel knowing she has a major duty for your big day.
Incorporate Family Traditions that are Important to Her
You may want to stray away from the typical traditional wedding, and opt out for something more modern, which is totally okay, but you should want to keep 1 or 2 traditions for your family’s sake. You’re mom will probably go with anything that you want to do for your special day, but will probably give you a lot of flack for not incorporating family traditions. Family traditions are my favorite because it has been passed down for many generations and it is a great way to pay respect to your ancestors. So highly think about incorporating jumping the groom, a Vietnamese tea ceremony, breaking bread, smashing glass, releasing of doves, and plenty more, depending on your culture and what your family’s traditions are.
Mom & Daughter First Look Photo
Just imagine the look on your mom’s face when she sees you for the first time in your wedding gown. She’ll look so happy while staring at you in adornment. You’ll both probably even have tears in your eyes (happy tears of course). It will definitely be a moment you would love to capture on camera for a memory that would last a lifetime.
Carry Her With You
If your mom has passed away and gone to the pearly gates of Heaven, a way to remember your mother would be to add a photo charm with her pictures to your bouquet. It will be a great way to make sure she is apart of your special day, and her presence will definitely be felt.
Leave a Her a Sentimental Note
On the morning of your wedding, leave your mom a special handwritten note in letter form or on a cloth handkerchief. She’ll read it with happy tears in her eyes & keep it as a memorable keepsake for years to come. She’ll read it ever so often to remind herself from time to time that you love her and appreciate everything she has ever done for you.
Share Her Sacred Recipe
Instead of spending tons of money on favors, ask your mom to make your favorite cookies, jam, brownies, or whatever snack that you love, and place them in custom baggies for guests to enjoy once they get home. Your mom will take pride in making your favorites, and your guests will totally be satisfied.
